Comments on: Restorative Powers of Scooter Riding – or Motorcycles

By: Reminder: Be Safe on Your Scooter or Motorcycle - Scooter in the Sticks

Reminder: Be Safe on Your Scooter or Motorcycle - Scooter in the Sticks — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:12:10 +0000

[…] Be smart and be safe as you embark on your spring rides. If you’re like me you’re itching to take advantage of the restorative powers riding can bring to the table. […]

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:57:46 +0000

In reply to Kat Adams. It's good to have a mental happy place to deal with stress. Like you, I have a lot of fine scooter memories to lean on when I can't actually get out and ride.

By: Kat Adams

Kat Adams — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:25:11 +0000

In reply to Steel. A lovely post, Steve. I know absolutely what you mean about mindfulness while riding a scooter! My busy life hasn’t had near enough time for me to ride my lovely bike lately and I’m suffering for it. Maybe I can go to that happy place just by thinking about scooters more and about all the other stuff less.....

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:54:36 +0000

In reply to Sharon Hicks-Bartlett.

I feel the same way. While I don’t often have the urban experience and can’t really say if the experience would persist, the gearing up does recalibrate my mind.

Moto drug — love that idea. I wonder if it’s addictive?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:53:05 +0000

In reply to te. Thank you for your supportive words. I try and remain mindful of myself and the world I occupy at any given moment. Riding provides the most consistent, and extended experience. But I"m to be in that space more often generally. It's work for me...

By: Sharon Hicks-Bartlett

Sharon Hicks-Bartlett — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 01:50:36 +0000

Dave Masse’s point about there being “restoration” and “happiness” in the “mayhem” of the city speaks to me. I find that just gearing up, mounting my bike and heading out is enough to re-calibrate my brain, calm my nerves, and allow for some mindfulness–even in the midst of crazy traffic. I will admit that occasionally the traffic will get under my skin and I’ll need more, which is my signal to go farther, ride longer, take in more of the moto drug. It’s the only addiction I have…

By: te

te — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 14:06:32 +0000

Hey Mr. Williams,
The collective “we” would not navigate / gravitate to your site if we did not welcome your perspective, be it written or captured in the images you choose to share with us. Thank you. ‘Been said that riding is akin to meditation; allowing one to be omnipresent in the moment, subconsciously witnessing and processing on a subliminal level, but allowing the inundation of inputs to evaporate as we pass. Mindful meditation.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 03:24:11 +0000

In reply to Bryce Lee.

A train derailment took out that lovely train station. There’s still a stop there but the pomp of the railroad heyday is gone.

Gardners Candy is in town. Decent candy but not my favorite. Since the heart attack I’ve really throttled back on chocolate. Sadly.

That’s a big trip on a small machine. I’m not up to that now. Maybe never.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 03:21:37 +0000

In reply to Miranda. It is addictive. Your description of the shedding of what holds sway at work or home is perfect. Thanks for sharing that. If it weren't heading toward midnight I might go for a ride now...

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 03:18:37 +0000

In reply to Jim Zeiser. You're probably right Jim. And definitely an ADV bike.